Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Post Lockdown Takeaway

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Hector

Eleven Takeaways in the eleven years of Curry-Heute from New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) and the first since February last year. Despite being Hector’s local Takeaway, New Kismet was strictly speaking – out of bounds … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – Saturday Brunch

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Hector

Noon on a Saturday, how many of Hector’s Recommended Curry Houses are open north of the river? When Marg realised that we were heading to Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD) she was on board, no way … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – Prawn Curry, don’t start me…

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Hector

… you’re reading this, so I have. Prawn Curry, a waste of Prawns, a waste of money, has been Hector’s opinion for decades. Marg disagrees, (insert name)‘s favourite is Prawn Curry, so be it. A significant percentage of people also … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Gladiators Gourmandizing

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Hector

It’s two months shy of two years since Dr. Stan last dined at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP), that day we were five and demolished a mountain of food. It was Chapatti John, also present … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – No Curry-Heute!

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Hector

Two weeks ago, due to chaotic opening times at The Downsman (Crawley), Hector was denied a portion of what, in these pages, has long been regarded as the best Lamb Chops in the nation. The notion could only be thwarted … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – More Molillee

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Hector

A Saturday afternoon in the erstwhile Curry Capital, Hector had Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace in mind. When Marg announced she was free, the opperchancity to keep a promise was realised. Sea Bass Molillee as served at Madras Cafe (82 … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Green Gates – On the way to the Peak of Excellence

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Hector

On collecting Hector at Glasgow Airport, Marg announced she had made a booking for 20.30 at Green Gates (65 Ferry Rd, Renfrew PA4 8SH). One day, this will be on the route back to Clydebank, alas, the new river crossing … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Coming On

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Hector

Spending a July Saturday afternoon in Glasgow still feels strange. Crossing the Clyde felt even stranger, the new banking complex is certainly – coming on. How many more quiet visits will there be to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, … Continue reading →

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Girvan – Auld Acquaintance – Not to be forgotten

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Hector

Occasionally one comes across a venue which is not a Curry House, but does sell Curry, and something says it has to be investigated. Such is Auld Acquaintance (9 Dalrymple St., Girvan Ayrshire KA26 9EU) our first port of call … Continue reading →

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Girvan – Yasmin’s Fine Indian Cuisine – A Staycation Curry

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Hector

Marg and Hector are in Girvan for a few days – Staycation-2021. In this west coast seaside town, en-suite accommodation was available at a sensible price for our chosen dates. Why do so many Scottish B&Bs think a shared bathroom … Continue reading →

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